Posted by Andrew on 3/2/2011, 8:19 am, in reply to "Paruresis as a Junior in College"

Hi Ian Good to hear from you. I know that some guys find it difficult to talk about this, even on this forum which is supportive and in effect anonymous. So well done for posting here. Unfortunately there are now quite a few sites that purport to deal with shy bladder but are really just pushing their product for money. At least you have found us. You say disease: it is not a disease as such; it is a psychological condition, and so is amenable to therapy, or to self-help. Then you say you have a severe form; becasue you can always go in a cubicle, yu are at an intermediate level. Severe cases find it impossibloe to go outside their home and possibly one other house. They can often lock up at home as well, if other people are about. I say this in hope that you will see that the condition has not got you under total control: you can still go in a lot of situations, which is good, and is a basis for progress. As for help, could you read all the info and advice on our website (this is the forum). the link is at the top of the page. The page "Components of a CBT based approach" contains most of the topics we cover in our workshops. Your referring to being a major makes me think you are in the States? If so our sister organisation the IPA has a website as well: go to www.paruresis.org. You may find that there is a support group near you. This is a start; get reading and get back to us. Cheers Andrew

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